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CIA uses drones to sniff out cartels and fentanyl labs in Mexico: US Official The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been conducting surveillance flights with drones over Mexico in partnership with the U.S. neighbor to the south, to gather intelligence on cartels and fentanyl laboratories, according to a senior U.S. official. The Biden administration authorized the use of MQ9 Reaper drones, which the official said are not armed and “not lethal,” over Mexico to focus on locating fentanyl labs and cartels. President Donald Trump’s administration continued the program, which is being done in coordination with the Mexican government. The intelligence…

A ban on kitchen knives with a pointed end was being considered Research points at the one change needed to knives to curb crime Could rounded kitchen knives help curb knife crime? New research suggests they might. A study from De Montfort University found that round-edged blades failed to penetrate common clothing materials like cotton and denim, even after 1,200 repeated stabbing attempts. In contrast, traditionally sharp knives easily cut through the fabrics. This research builds upon previous work by forensic scientist Leisa Nichols-Drew, who first explored the link between blade tip shape and clothing damage in 2020. These preliminary…

Kieran Hayler has split with fiancee Michelle Pentecost after seven years Kieran Hayler has split from fiancee Michelle Pentecost after seven years together despite calling her his ‘soulmate’. The pair got together in 2018, shortly after he split from Katie Price, 46, although their divorce was yet to be finalised at the time. He and Michelle, 42, share their son Apollo Phoenix, three, who they are reportedly continuing to co-parent amicably. Kieran, 37, also has two children Bunny, 10, and Jett, 11, with his glamour model ex and was the stepfather to Michelle’s son Valentino, 14. They have called…

US President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, blaming him for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and echoing Moscow’s demand for elections. Trump also expressed confidence that US-Russia talks would lead to a deal to end the war and hinted at a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the end of the month.

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler has suffered devastating health issues Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will not be touring again after his one-off performance this month. The 77-year-old stepped back from the spotlight in recent years after he damaged his vocal cords during the band’s Peace Out tour in 2023. After a rare appearance at the Jam for Janie Grammys Viewing Party at the beginning of February, there had been speculation that he was healthy enough to return to the stage for good. However, in a new interview, former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum shared an update on his pal, and…

Stacey Solomon’s latest episode of Sort Your Life Out has left fans in floods of tears as Stacey breaks down in an emotional episode. Stacey Solomon fans left ‘bawling’ after dying mother leaves heartbreaking gift Stacey, 35, broke down in tears during the episode as she helped the Brearley-Baird family declutter their home. Lynda Brearley-Baird revealed to Stacey that she had terminal cancer and their house had become filled with clutter she and her husband Ben had focused on their stressful situation. The couple revealed that as their daughter Charlotte is so young, she is unlikely to remember her…

Zoe Saldaña has reminded people of the passage of time by confirming how old she’ll be when Avatar 5 finally releases Freshly minted Bafta award-winning actress Zoe Saldaña may be enjoying her first award season as an Oscars front-runner thanks to Emilia Pérez. However, she’s still committed to one of the huge franchises that helped boost her career over 15 years ago – and that commitment stretches years into her future still Thanks to her work on the Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Trek film franchises, Saldaña, 46, has actually appeared in three of the highest-grossing films of…

After 15 years without dropping a full album Bashy swooped in at the Mobo Awards This year’s Mobo (music of Black origin) Awards saw huge wins for the likes of Central Cee and Darkoo as well as the return of rapper Bashy after 15 years. The 2025 ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 18 in Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, hosted by former Love Island star Indiyah Polack. Bashy, real name Ashley Thomas, opened the awards with a performance of his song How Black Men Lose Their Smile. It’s been 15 years since the Londoner last released a full studio album…

Pete Doherty could lose his toes after diabetes diagnosis Reformed rocker Pete Doherty has revealed his doctors are concerned about having to amputate his toes after his diabetes diagnosis. The 45-year-old musician – who has been open about his addiction struggles in the past – announced his Type 2 diagnosis last year. At the time he said he had given up his ‘main poisons’ in a bid to lead a better lifestyle but was ‘healthier while on heroin’. While performing on a string of European tour dates, The Libertines icon was seated for most of his shows sparking some concern. During his concert in…

David Dickinson likes to personally set the records straight (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) It’s hard to imagine Dickinson’s Real Deal without David Dickinson. The separation of the two isn’t just difficult because it would mean dropping one-third of the words from the title, but because his spirit makes the ITV series what it is. However, in recent years there have been some reports that they are considering a replacement. To stop the rumour mill from continuing, David, 83, came up with a grand plan to stop the mutterings after being certain someone had planted the story. ‘It would have been fed…